Why choose JJC's music program? The benefits are plain to see:
Accredited
Joliet Junior College is proud to be an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Experienced Faculty
The Music Faculty at Joliet Junior College has degrees from internationally respected music schools, such as:
and professional experiences, such as:
- Member of the United States Navy Band in Washington, DC
- Published composer of church music
- International published author
- Performances on National Public Radio
- Performances on nationally distributed recordings
- Adjudicators at local, state, and regional competitions
Outstanding Learning Environment
The Facilities at Joliet Junior College include:
- Newly renovated Fine Arts Theatre
- State of the art computer and keyboard laboratory
- Well-equipped individual practice rooms
- Learning Resource Center with recordings, scores, books, and periodicals
The Music Students at Joliet Junior College enjoy opportunities not available to freshmen and sophomores at four-year schools:
Continued Success
The Music Students at Joliet Junior College have successfully continued at respected institutions, such as:
Multiple Scholarship Opportunities
The Music Students at Joliet Junior College are eligible for numerous Fine Arts scholarships totaling a yearly amount of $4000. In addition, all students at Joliet Junior College are eligible for academic and need-based scholarships.
See the fine arts scholarhip page and the paying for college page for information on the multitude of programs and opportunties offered at JJC.
Value
The Music Program at Joliet Junior College is a tremendous value:
- The average yearly cost of tuition and fees at JJC is $2,500.
Compare this with the average yearly cost of tuition and fees of other instituions:
| Northern Illinois University |
$7,800 |
| University of Illinois-Champaign |
$14,000 |
| University of St. Francis |
$20,000 |
| Lewis University |
$20,000 |
| North Central College |
$24,000 |
| Northwestern University |
$33,000 |